Polybase combines enterprise-grade messaging with built-in video calling, native Kanban task management, collaborative documents, and autonomous AI agents — all sharing a single real-time data layer. Every conversation can instantly become a task, every document lives alongside your discussions, and AI agents operate with full workspace context.
Slack is a best-in-class team messaging tool with an excellent API ecosystem and thousands of integrations. However, it focuses exclusively on chat. Task management requires Asana or Jira integrations, video calls need Zoom or Huddles (basic), and document collaboration means switching to Google Docs or Notion. Each added integration fragments your data and context.
Feature Comparison
See exactly what you get with Polybase compared to Slack.
Migrate from Slack
Switching is easier than you think. Follow these steps and your team will be up and running in minutes.
Export Slack Workspace Data
Use Slack's built-in export functionality (Workspace Settings → Import/Export Data) to download your message history and file uploads as a ZIP archive.
Create Your Polybase Workspace
Download Polybase, set up your workspace, and configure your team settings. The setup takes about 3 minutes and doesn't require any technical expertise.
Mirror Your Channel Layout
Recreate your Slack channels in Polybase. If you had channels for #engineering, #design, and #general, create the same structure. Polybase channels support the same public/private visibility model you're used to.
Set Up Integrated Workflows
Instead of re-adding Jira, Asana, or Trello integrations, use Polybase's built-in Kanban boards and task management. Turn messages into tasks with one click — no third-party app required.
Invite Your Team & Go Live
Send invite links to your entire team. The familiar channel-based interface means zero learning curve. Most teams are fully operational within the first hour.
What Polybase Adds
Polybase doesn't just replace Slack — it gives you capabilities Slack can't.
Built-in Task Management
No need for Jira or Asana integrations. Create, assign, and track tasks in Kanban boards directly from any chat message. Task status updates appear in the conversation automatically.
Full-Featured Video Calls
Slack Huddles are bare-bones. Polybase includes HD video conferencing with screen sharing, recording, and proximity-based spatial audio — all without leaving your workspace.
Native Collaborative Docs
Stop switching between Slack and Google Docs. Polybase's real-time multiplayer document editor lives right inside your channels, complete with mentions, embeds, and version history.
Autonomous AI Agents
Slack AI is a search tool. Polybase AI agents are autonomous workers that analyze data, create tasks, generate reports, and execute multi-step workflows with full workspace context.
No History Limits, Ever
Slack's free plan hides messages after 90 days. Polybase gives you unlimited message history on every plan. Your knowledge never disappears behind a paywall.
Self-Hosted Option
Slack runs only on Salesforce's servers. Polybase lets you self-host on your own infrastructure for complete data sovereignty and compliance with strict regulatory requirements.
FAQ
Common questions about switching from Slack to Polybase.